Five Senses Writing Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 9: Writing with the five senses · Set 721 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (Use all five senses): Sight: colours, light, shapes (the lake sparkled). Hearing: sounds (the bells rang). Smell: scents (the scent of jasmine). Taste: sweet, sour, salty, spicy, bitter. Touch: soft, rough, sticky, icy, prickly.

1. 1.Which sense does this line use?
   “The lemon juice tasted very sour.” (a) touch (b) sight (c) taste
2. 2.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) The river water felt icy on my feet.
3. 3.Which sense does this line use?
   “The fish market had a strong smell.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
4. 4.Which sense does this line use?
   “We watched the peacock open its blue tail.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
5. 5.Which sense does this line use?
   “The smell of frying onions floated out of the kitchen.” (a) taste (b) hearing (c) smell
6. 6.Which sense does this line use?
   “The clay cup felt hot in my hands.” (a) smell (b) touch (c) sight
7. 7.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) I heard waves crashing on the rocks. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
8. 8.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row. (b) The wet soap slipped from my hands. (c) The mint chutney tasted sour and salty.
9. 9.Which sense does this line use?
   “The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) smell
10. 10.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The sea tasted very salty. (b) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink. (c) The cactus was prickly when I touched it.
11. 11.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The smell of toast drifted up the stairs. (b) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (c) I looked at the white peak of the mountain.
12. 12.Which sense does this line use?
    “Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark.” (a) sight (b) taste (c) touch
13. 13.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The earth smelled lovely after the first rain. (b) I looked at the white peak of the mountain. (c) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree.
14. 14.Which sense does this line use?
    “The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich.” (a) smell (b) taste (c) touch
15. 15.Which sense does this line use?
    “I saw tall yellow sunflowers in a row.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) sight
16. 16.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The new bicycle shone bright red. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) The medicine had a bitter taste.
17. 17.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The fragrance of roses drifted through the window. (b) The wool blanket felt scratchy on my neck. (c) The sunset painted the sky orange and pink.
18. 18.Which sense does this line use?
    “The glue felt sticky between my fingers.” (a) hearing (b) sight (c) touch
19. 19.Which sense does this line use?
    “The crowd cheered loudly for our team.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
20. 20.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The warm sand tickled my toes. (b) The fish market had a strong smell. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
21. 21.Which sense does this line use?
    “The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen.” (a) hearing (b) touch (c) smell
22. 22.Which sense does this line use?
    “Rain drummed on the tin roof all night.” (a) sight (b) touch (c) hearing
23. 23.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The glue felt sticky between my fingers. (b) I tasted the soup and added more salt. (c) The old door creaked as it opened.
24. 24.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue. (b) The river water felt icy on my feet. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
25. 25.Which line uses the sense of hearing? (a) I heard the koel singing in the mango tree. (b) The smell of fresh bread filled the kitchen. (c) I saw a rainbow over the green fields.
26. 26.Which sense does this line use?
    “The medicine had a bitter taste.” (a) taste (b) smell (c) touch
27. 27.Which sense does this line use?
    “The kitten’s fur felt soft and fluffy.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) sight
28. 28.Which sense does this line use?
    “The river water felt icy on my feet.” (a) smell (b) hearing (c) touch
29. 29.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) The lake sparkled under the full moon. (b) The jalebi tasted sweet and syrupy. (c) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek.
30. 30.Which line uses the sense of touch? (a) The gulab jamun tasted sweet and rich. (b) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (c) The pressure cooker hissed three times.
31. 31.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The lemon juice tasted very sour. (b) Fireflies glowed like tiny lamps in the dark. (c) The bees buzzed around the hive.
32. 32.Which sense does this line use?
    “The ripe mango tasted wonderfully sweet.” (a) taste (b) touch (c) hearing
33. 33.Which line uses the sense of sight? (a) Rain drummed on the tin roof all night. (b) The new bicycle shone bright red. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
34. 34.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The silk sari felt smooth against my cheek. (b) A whiff of incense floated from the temple. (c) The tamarind tasted sour on my tongue.
35. 35.Which sense does this line use?
    “The pressure cooker hissed three times.” (a) touch (b) hearing (c) taste
36. 36.Which line uses the sense of taste? (a) The kulfi tasted of cardamom and saffron. (b) Lightning flashed across the night sky. (c) The glue felt sticky between my fingers.
37. 37.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The clay cup felt hot in my hands. (b) The old door creaked as it opened. (c) The scent of Grandma’s perfume filled the room.
38. 38.Which sense does this line use?
    “I smelled fresh coriander at the vegetable stall.” (a) hearing (b) taste (c) smell
39. 39.Which sense does this line use?
    “The fragrance of roses drifted through the window.” (a) taste (b) sight (c) smell
40. 40.Which line uses the sense of smell? (a) The tree bark felt rough under my fingers. (b) The bees buzzed around the hive. (c) The rubbish dump gave off a terrible stink.

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